A study covered in the Harvard Health Publications blog finds Pradaxa users have a higher bleeding risk compared to Warfarin users. In this post, Howard LeWine, M.D., discusses Pradaxa research and shares his professional opinion about blood-thinners.
Harvard Health: Higher Bleeding Risk Associated with Pradaxa
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Use of Pradaxa Restricted in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves
Pradaxa should not be used to prevent stroke or blood clots in patients with medical heart valves, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In this safety communication the FDA states Pradaxa users with mechanical prosthetic heart valves are more likely to experience stroke, heart attack, and blood clots than Warfarin users.
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